Maduro barely wins Venezuela presidential vote

April 16, 2013 12:45 AM

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Venezuela's interim President Nicolas Maduro greets supporters as he leaves a polling station after voting in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Maduro, who served as late President Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice president, is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) less

Venezuela's interim President Nicolas Maduro greets supporters as he leaves a polling station after voting in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Maduro, who served as late ... more

Venezuelan soldiers present their IDs before voting, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political heir, Nicolas Maduro, hoping to continue his socialist revolution and rival Henrique Capriles vowing change in the divided nation AFP PHOTO/ Geraldo Caso.GERALDO CASO/AFP/Getty Images less

Venezuelan soldiers present their IDs before voting, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political heir, Nicolas Maduro, hoping to continue ... more

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People check on the list before voting at a polling station in Petare shantytown, Caracas, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political heir, Nicolas Maduro, hoping to continue his socialist revolution and rival Henrique Capriles vowing change in the divided nation. AFP PHOTO/LEO RAMIREZLEO RAMIREZ/AFP/Getty Images less

People check on the list before voting at a polling station in Petare shantytown, Caracas, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political ... more

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Supporters of Venezuelan acting president and presidential candidate Nicolas Maduro cheer in Caracas on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans flocked to the polls Sunday to vote for Hugo Chavez's successor, choosing between the handpicked heir of his socialist revolution and an opponent vowing change in the divided nation. AFP PHOTO/Raul ARBOLEDARAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP/Getty Images less

Supporters of Venezuelan acting president and presidential candidate Nicolas Maduro cheer in Caracas on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans flocked to the polls Sunday to vote for Hugo Chavez's successor, choosing ... more

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A woman waits before casting her vote at a polling station in the 23 de Enero shantytown, Caracas, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political heir, Nicolas Maduro, hoping to continue his socialist revolution and rival Henrique Capriles vowing change in the divided nation. AFP PHOTO / RONALDO SCHEMIDTRonaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images less

A woman waits before casting her vote at a polling station in the 23 de Enero shantytown, Caracas, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his ... more

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A voter has her finger marked with ink after casting her ballot in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as late President Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice president, is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) less

A voter has her finger marked with ink after casting her ballot in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as late President ... more

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People line up to cast their vote at a polling station in Petare shantytown, Caracas, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political heir, Nicolas Maduro, hoping to continue his socialist revolution and rival Henrique Capriles vowing change in the divided nation. AFP PHOTO/LEO RAMIREZLEO RAMIREZ/AFP/Getty Images less

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People line up to cast their vote at a polling station in Petare shantytown, Caracas, on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans headed to the polls on April 14 to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his ... more

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A voter gets directions from a soldier on where to cast his ballot in the presidential election at a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as the late Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice president, is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) less

A voter gets directions from a soldier on where to cast his ballot in the presidential election at a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who ... more

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Election workers wait for voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as the late Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice president, is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) less

Election workers wait for voters at a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as the late Hugo Chavez's ... more

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Residents wait in line to enter a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as the late President Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice president, is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. The newspaper's headline reads in Spanish "Vote in Peace." (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) less

Residents wait in line to enter a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday, April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as the late President Hugo ... more

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People line up to vote in the Sarria neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, April 14, 2013. Venezuelans gathered at the polls Sunday to elect a candidate for president to replace Hugo Chavez. (Meridith Kohut/The New York Times) less

People line up to vote in the Sarria neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, April 14, 2013. Venezuelans gathered at the polls Sunday to elect a candidate for president to replace Hugo Chavez. (Meridith Kohut/The ... more

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People sit in line to vote below small photos and children's drawings of Hugo Chavez in the neighborhood of Sarria in Caracas, Venezuela, April 14, 2013. Venezuelans gathered at the polls Sunday to elect a candidate for president to replace Chavez. (Meridith Kohut/The New York Times) less

People sit in line to vote below small photos and children's drawings of Hugo Chavez in the neighborhood of Sarria in Caracas, Venezuela, April 14, 2013. Venezuelans gathered at the polls Sunday to elect a ... more

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Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles kisses his identification card as he holds up his inked finger after voting in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Capriles is running for president against Nicolas Maduro, the hand picked successor of late President Hugo Chavez. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) less

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles kisses his identification card as he holds up his inked finger after voting in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. ... more

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles greets supporters after voting in the presidential election outside a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Capriles is running for president against Nicolas Maduro, the hand picked successor of late President Hugo Chavez. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano) less

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles greets supporters after voting in the presidential election outside a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Capriles is running for ... more

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles is surrounded by supporters as he leaves his home to vote in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Capriles is running for president against Nicolas Maduro, the hand picked successor of late President Hugo Chavez. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) less

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles is surrounded by supporters as he leaves his home to vote in the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Capriles is running for ... more

Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Elias Jaua (R) greets supporters after casting his vote in Caracas on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans flocked to the polls Sunday to vote for Hugo Chavez's successor, choosing between the handpicked heir of his socialist revolution and an opponent vowing change in the divided nation. AFP PHOTO/Juan BarretoJuan BARRET0/AFP/Getty Images less

Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Elias Jaua (R) greets supporters after casting his vote in Caracas on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans flocked to the polls Sunday to vote for Hugo Chavez's successor, choosing ... more

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua waves at sympathizers after casting his vote in Caracas on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans flocked to the polls Sunday to vote for Hugo Chavez's successor, choosing between the handpicked heir of his socialist revolution and an opponent vowing change in the divided nation. AFP PHOTO/Luis AcostaLUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images less

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua waves at sympathizers after casting his vote in Caracas on April 14, 2013. Venezuelans flocked to the polls Sunday to vote for Hugo Chavez's successor, choosing between ... more

Residents line up to vote in presidential elections in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as late President Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice president, is running against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles in Sunday's presidential election. The writting on the wall reads in Spanish "Chavez lives."(AP Photo/Enric Marti) less

Residents line up to vote in presidential elections in Caracas, Venezuela, early Sunday April 14, 2013. Interim President Nicolas Maduro, who served as late President Hugo Chavez's foreign minister and vice ... more

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